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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,671.04, 38,493.44 and 11,808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,671.04, 38,493.44 and 11,808 is: 17,705.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,671.04 : 38,493.44 = 11,808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,671.04/38,493.44 = 11,808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,671.04x = 38,493.44 × 11,808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,671.04x = 454,530,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,530,539.52/25,671.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,705.97

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